Weekend Car Buying Roundup February 10, 2024

For many buyers, a major hurdle to EV adoption is cost. For a while, there were limited affordable EV electric options. Now that the pre-owned EV market is seeing massive drops in value, there are more opportunities than ever for a reasonably priced way to go electric. So instead of buying the typical mid-sized sedan, you can park a super stylish and high-tech Swedish luxury car in your driveway. - Tom McParland Read More

For some the A80-generation Toyota Supra turbo—a non-targa, left-hand drive, manual version, natch—is the holy grail of Radwood-era performance cars. The iconic 2JZ turbocharged inline six engine is known for its ability to make irresponsible power, and that engineered-in stoutness also translates to longevity. Perhaps proving that beyond a shadow of a doubt is this 388,000-mile example currently up for bid on Bring a Trailer, and it’s going to go for some serious dough, considering its condition and mileage. - Bradley Brownell Read More

When buying a car, there are two things Americans seem to prize above all else: Squared-off looks and a “commanding seating position.” Yet, with car prices creeping up every day, low-cost options would help get more folks into newer vehicles — and invested in the EV transition. If only there were a cheap, boxy, compact EV crossover that Americans could get their hands on. - Steve DaSilva Read More

Direct sales are still a big threat to dealerships. God forbid customers actually get a great sales experience without having to deal with some salesperson or haggle over add-ons and markups. But powerful dealer lobbies have kept bigger automakers from going through with it. Startups like Tesla, Lucid and Rivian have been successful so far, but one major American automaker seems as though it’s taking steps to ease into direct sales. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

Lately, it seems with each passing day we’re getting hit with more and more absurd cars being listed for sale. They either have absurd pricing or you wonder why they’re even being listed for sale on places like Bring a Trailer. Even some dealerships have been getting in on the dumb pricing game with old cars. The most recent example of this comes from a small dealership in Montana. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

Cal lives in Denver and needs to upgrade his Tiguan to a three-row SUV to accomodate an expanding family. With a budget of up to $45,000 there are plenty of options to choose from, but he is finding the options overwhelming. He needs our help to narrow the field and tell him what car to buy. - Tom McParland Read More

The seller of today’s Nice Price of No Dice SL 500 claims its Smoke Silver paint and Platinum Rose trim is a rare color combo. Let’s see if the price tag makes that a winning combination. - Rob Emslie Read More

Tesla’s Model 3 was the second best-selling car in California last year, losing out only its sister, the Model Y. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Performance Model might be a good way to see what all the hubbub is about. That is, if its price proves palatable. - Rob Emslie Read More

This week’s reader has a $40,000 budget for a fun and powerful ride that fits the whole family.

When not driven, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Alfa is claimed to have been safely garage-kept. Let’s see if its price might make it a keeper.

Yesterday’s 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 looked well-kept and without major issues. With a $5,000 asking price and dreams of summer cruising dancing in our collective heads, that resulted in much rejoicing and an overwhelming 87 percent Nice Price win for the Benz. - Rob Emslie Read More